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It’s All Right Here Happy New Year! We are so thankful for all our readers and are thrilled to announce that we have officially changed the name of Central Coast Living to It’s All Right Here! And with that – we are about to focus on fun, fun and more fun in 2018! We polled…

Okay – so the 2018 will be here in just a few short days and it’s time to make those resolutions! I don’t know about you, but I want 2018 to be all about being fit, fabulous and most importantly, happy. Being that my happy place is the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, I decided to use…

Let’s toast to the season with a holiday-inspired cocktail, created by our Mixologists at Jacks Monterey, right here at the Portola Hotel & Spa. Tradition may say one must give a kiss under the mistletoe, but in this case, why not a sip?! Introducing your new favorite holiday libation – The Mistletoe Ingredients…

‘Tis the season to be jolly and for many of us a little stressed out – so why not treat yourself or someone special to a much-needed and well-deserved Spa Day! Monterey’s Spa on the Plaza at the Portola Hotel & Spa is offering some amazing Spa Specials all season long – each with a…

The Holiday Season is upon us and for many of us, this time of year means lots of shopping. It’s always fun to give gifts that are unique and of course, the “perfect fit” – so here at Central Coast Living, we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite, Monterey Bay-themed…

‘Tis the season to unbutton that top pants button after a great meal! And making it easier than ever to enjoy the holiday season to its fullest – is the Portola Hotel & Spa. Leave the cooking to the professionals while you dine in the heart of Monterey, California. Ideal for the entire family, and…

Falling Leaves & Festivities Cool mornings and sunshine-y afternoons means Fall is upon us here on the Monterey Peninsula. Leaves are changing and fall flavors are making their appearance. Everywhere you turn in Monterey, you are reminded of the season, from décor, to foliage – it’s absolutely gorgeous during this time of year! In addition…

Around this time of year, we all begin planning our Thanksgiving Day/Weekend menus and sometimes it’s fun to mix it up with something new! This year, the Portola Hotel & Spa’s Executive Chef Danny Abbruzzese is sharing one of his favorite, Fall-inspired salad recipes, featuring local, organic produce and the season’s finest ingredients. Happy cooking!…

A crispness to the air, falling leaves and pumpkin everything means that Fall is upon us here in Monterey and between the gorgeous weather, holiday events, picturesque surroundings and seasonal food and drink; the Portola Hotel & Spa is celebrating the season! Let’s begin with what’s brewing at Peter B’s Brewpub, Monterey’s original craft brewery!…

Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your New Year’s Eve fun – gather your friends, your best Go Go boots and party like it’s the 60’s! This New Year’s Eve the Portola Hotel & Spa is rolling out the tie dye carpet and putting on the most far out party in all of…